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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780734293844viber_image_2026-06-06_15-16-33-348.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipino artist Demi Padua in Jakarta along with the Filipino community. <em>Wendy Palomo</em></span></span></span></div><p>Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Christopher Montero welcomed Filipino artist Demi Padua at an exclusive Collectors Dinner held at Plataran Menteng in Jakarta on June 3, 2026.</p><p>&quot;We are very honored to have Demi Padua with us. It is a source of pride for us at the Philippine Embassy because he represents the close affinity and shared history between the Philippines and Indonesia. I did not hesitate when the invitation came because I knew we have a remarkable talent to showcase. Congratulations to Demi Padua for bringing pride to the Philippines here in Indonesia. I am sure our kababayans here share the same pride,&quot; said Montero.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/14/demi-padua-headlines-accp-s-25th-year-with-national-museum-exhibit-1533"><strong>Demi Padua headlines ACCP’s 25th year with National Museum exhibit</strong></a></div><p>Hosted by Derek Flores of DF Art Agency, the gathering brought together Filipino diplomats, art collectors, gallery owners, and leaders from Indonesia&#x27;s contemporary art community in honor of acclaimed Filipino contemporary artist Demi Padua, ahead of his participation in ArtMoments Jakarta 2026, which runs from June 4 to 7. </p><p>Joining the Ambassador was Consul General Gonar Musor, whose presence further underscored the Philippine government&#x27;s support for cultural diplomacy and the promotion of Filipino artists abroad.</p><p>Also among the evening&#x27;s distinguished guests was Sendy Widjaja, Co-Founder and Art Director of ArtMoments Jakarta, together with art collectors, and gallery owners.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/3/3/31-artists-in-benefit-art-exhibition-at-garapata-store-1910"><strong>31 artists in benefit art exhibition at Garapata Store</strong></a></div><p>Known for his vibrant visual narratives and distinctive contemporary style, Demi Padua has steadily built a growing following among collectors throughout the region. The gathering demonstrated how private initiatives such as DF Art Agency&#x27;s Collectors Dinner can create valuable opportunities for artists, collectors, and diplomats, to engage in meaningful exchange beyond the walls of galleries and exhibitions.</p><p>Filipinos in Jakarta are encouraged to catch Demi Padua’s works in ArtMoments Jakarta 2026, at the Agora Ballroom in Agora Mall, Central Jakarta on June 4 - 7, 2026.</p><div> </div>

<p>Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Christopher Montero welcomed Filipino artist Demi Padua at an exclusive Collectors Dinner held at Plataran Menteng in Jakarta on June 3, 2026.
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Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Christopher Montero welcomed Filipino artist Demi Padua at an exclusive Collectors Dinner held at Plataran Menteng in Jakarta on June 3, 2026.

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Art collectors, diplomats, and art leaders welcome Filipino artist Demi Padua in Jakarta

Wendy Palomo

Published June 06, 2026 04:30 PM PHT

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